44012 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 44012, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

44012 is a zip code in Lorain County, Ohio, which covers County subdivisions not defined and Avon Lake, with a total population of 25,005 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 44012 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 44012.

The estimated population of people living in 44012 is 25,005, with a median age of 45.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 44012 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,005
+2.86%
+6.45%
2020
24,309
+1.16%
-
2019
24,030
+1.06%
-
2018
23,777
+1.23%
-
2017
23,489
 - -

Population of 44012 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 44012 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91%
93.2%
 -2.36%
Black/African American
0.9%
1.4%
 -35.71%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
3.1%
 -16.13%
Asian
2.9%
0.7%
 +314.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.6%
 +37.50%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 44012 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 44012 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 44012 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 44012 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45 +0.67% 42.9 -0.46% 46.7 +1.97%
2020 44.7 -0.67% 43.1 +0.23% 45.8 -0.43%
2019 45 +1.58% 43 -0.23% 46 +1.1%
2018 44.3 +1.37% 43.1 +1.65% 45.5 -0.44%
2017 43.7 - 42.4 - 45.7 -

The median age of the 44012 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 44012 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,561 -10.33% 1,441 -17.56% 1,390 1,204
10 to 19 1,865 +14.23% 1,526 +16.06% 2,138 1,778
20 to 29 759 +18.3% 797 -4.64% 839 731
30 to 39 1,160 +4.52% 1,251 +11.16% 1,211 1,373
40 to 49 1,870 +4.32% 1,820 +3.37% 1,950 1,880
50 to 59 1,538 +8.2% 1,944 +9.61% 1,658 2,132
60 to 69 1,560 +8.59% 1,478 +8.69% 1,689 1,603
70+ 1,057 +30.65% 1,862 +8.89% 1,399 2,030

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 44012 zip code is $95,121.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 44012.

  • Under 25
    $29,086.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,962.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,072.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,676.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 44012 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 44012, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 44012 is currently $118,296.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

15.37% of households in 44012 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 44012 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.94%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 44012 is $49,748.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 44012 by the total population of 44012.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 44012 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 44012 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    23.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.72%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.46%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 44012 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 44012 zip over the age of 16 is 19,772.

Of those people, a total of 65.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 44012 is 64.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 44012 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,277 65.50% 7.90%
20 to 24 years 700 76.40% 10.30%
25 to 29 years 870 96.80% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 1,229 86.60% 0.80%
35 to 44 years 3,200 85.00% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 4,221 91.10% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 1,554 81.80% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 1,729 55.90% 0.50%
65 to 74 years 2,824 29.90% 7.50%
75 years and over 2,168 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 44012. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,323 65.90% 2.00%
Black or African American 195 56.40% 24.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 100.00% 100.00%
Asian 591 48.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 238 71.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 420 85.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 505 83.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,040 65.60% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 44012 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 44012 is 12,711, with median earnings of $59,019.00.

Women in 44012 are earning approximately 50.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,711 $59,019.00
Male 6,488 $83,101.00
Female 6,223 $41,788.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 44012 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,052 $106,250.00
Business and Financial 1,186 $93,352.00
Computer and Mathematical 288 $96,778.00
Architecture and Engineering 319 $81,493.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 102 $80,000.00
Community and Social Service 154 $54,063.00
Legal 304 $137,150.00
Educational and Library 1,133 $57,645.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 279 $61,858.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,029 $64,250.00
Healthcare Support 91 $22,656.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 189 $26,740.00
Law Enforcement 195 $100,069.00
Food Preparation and Serving 725 $7,467.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 200 $29,244.00
Personal Care and Service 471 $35,481.00
Sales 1,219 $79,132.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,334 $30,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 276 $55,357.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 162 $59,688.00
Production 480 $68,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 370 $12,761.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 44012 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 44012.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,414 $129,362.00 638 $69,253.00
Business and Financial 565 $93,723.00 621 $88,224.00
Computer and Mathematical 234 $105,778.00 54 $16,827.00
Architecture and Engineering 291 $82,465.00 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $82,685.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 138 $60,152.00
Legal 213 $157,621.00 91 $51,683.00
Educational and Library 298 $54,861.00 835 $57,671.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $24,914.00 203 $66,131.00
Healthcare Practitioners 172 $132,708.00 857 $61,625.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 91 $22,656.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 169 $27,078.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 195 $100,069.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 318 $5,227.00 407 $20,236.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 181 $29,797.00 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $0.00 433 $35,696.00
Sales 711 $115,348.00 508 $29,519.00
Office and Administrative Support 212 $34,886.00 1,122 $26,975.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 276 $55,357.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $75,777.00 25 $0.00
Production 397 $81,563.00 83 $27,426.00
Transportation and Material Moving 351 $13,116.00 19 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,311 households in 44012, with an average household size of 2.41 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,771 families living in the 44012 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 44012:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,026 169 576 3,540
Average Household Size 3.11 2.62 2.87 1.15
Total Families 6,026 169 576 0
Average Household Size 3.1 2.56 2.7 0

Poverty

Of the 6,771 families living in 44012, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 44012:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,796 housing units in 44012.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,311 95.51%
Vacant 485 4.49%

16.53% of the total 10,796 housing units in 44012 are rental units. This is approximately 1,785 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,410 are occupied by the owner - or 77.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 44012 is $1,211.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 44012 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    116
  • Less than $500
    263
  • $500 to $999
    430
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    662
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    403
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    27
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 44012 is $275,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 44012 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    224
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    411
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,150
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    836
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,132
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,771
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    743
  • $1,000,000 or more
    143

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 44012. The chart below shows the number of properties in 44012 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    793
  • 1940 to 1949
    333
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,211
  • 1960 to 1969
    910
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,305
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,217
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,532
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,450
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,045
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 44012 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    404
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,191
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,990
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,726

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 44012 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 44012 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 44012.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    530
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,397
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,508
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,198
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,394
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,090
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,125
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    410
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    510
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,012
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    399
  • 90 or more minutes
    399

Summary

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